Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Season Givings... If generosity had no budget

Dreamiosity is a name that came to me many months ago when I was deeply inspired. Tonight I find myself there again, wanting to give more than I have, more questions than I can answer and a Dream I want to see happen. The term combines Dream + Curiosity + Generosity. Ultimately I would like to encourage students entering the work force to dream of what they can give. Most set foot into the real world with hopes of their own home and a new car, you know, the American dream. Please, share with me where I may be wrong.

We really are a people of power, creativity, generosity. What would happen to our economy if people began to give what they have? To dream from the perspective of I want to make x amount so I can give 90% back? So instead of a goal to make 80K a year, it was a goal to make 300K and give back 220K? Or instead of wanting to get a new car for Christmas, we dreamed of giving 5 bikes to deserving students? Who are those 5 deserving students, what are their names?

I remember a favorite book of mine called "The Five Love Languges" where the author maps out five main types of giving and recieving love. Some people love giving gifts, these are the people that I initially want to speak too, giving in tangible terms. Although, they other 4 ways can lead to giving as well (time, touch, words of affirmation and service).

Wouldn't it be crazy cool to have a website/blog where you were the gift giving expert? I think I would like to create that. Through what I know in NLP and the five love languages, and people in general, I think I could be that person.

So for Christmas this year. What will you give? A boring gift card because you've lost touch with your friends tastes and preferences... or the perect giftcard because you can give them the freedom to choose. What will you give? If money were no option, what would you buy for your Mother? Father? Sweetheart? The little lady down the block? If time were no option, what would you create for your best friend? What would you give to the people at the check out line at your favorite store? The barista behind the counter? Who will you give to? Who would love to hear from you this year with a special holiday letter?

Imagine if generosity had no budget.

Imagine if creativity had no time limit.

Imagine if you only had love to give, how would it appear?

Thursday, November 6, 2008

This video moves me to serve

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Cash Flow fun

So I'm really excited to be a part of a community where we host Cash Flow games. The game is pretty pricy at $250 per game board and we're allowing people in for no charge.

It's an incredible game which increases your financial literacy just by playing. It's similar to Monopoly and on steroids! You have to manage your financial statements and that gets people tweaked out, but once they learn how, it's so empowering. For me, I've played over a dozen times and I've been able to apply my learnings immediately.

I've got two games this week - Friday night date night and Saturday evening as well. It's going to be incredible. My intention is to be of service, teaching and fun! To love as I wish to be loved.

I'd love to experience other games of value like this. I know I'll play when the time is right.

Monday, October 13, 2008

First Blog

The intention of this blog will be to share my learnings, love, hopes, dreams, things I'm curious about and ways to be generous. Dreamosity was a term I created which combines *Dream+Curious+Generosity* and I want a place to continue my thoughts and ideas here.

I encourage feedback, comments or suggestions as I love to write about what others have interest in. Let me know where your blog is and I'll check you out too!

Love comes in layers,
Marcelle